毛泽东选集 · Mao Zedong Selected Works
A structured knowledge base extracted from the 1,258-page, 5-volume compendium of Mao Zedong's key writings (1925–1957). Designed for strategic thinking, dialectical analysis, and organizational problem-solving.
Core Frameworks
This skill provides five core frameworks distilled from Mao's work:
| Framework |
Chinese |
Key Concept |
Quick Use |
| Contradiction Analysis |
矛盾论 |
Principal vs. secondary contradictions; internal vs. external causes |
When facing complex, multi-factor problems |
| Practice Theory |
实践论 |
Knowledge → Practice → Knowledge cycle; perceptual → rational cognition |
When theory and reality diverge |
| Military Strategy |
军事战略 |
Concentration of forces; active defense; guerrilla principles |
Competitive strategy, resource allocation |
| Mass Line |
群众路线 |
From the masses, to the masses; investigation over assumption |
Product-market fit, user research |
| United Front |
统一战线 |
Unite the many, isolate the few; independence within alliance |
Partnership strategy, coalition building |
When to Use Which Framework
- "I'm facing a messy problem with many conflicting factors" →
frameworks/contradiction-analysis.md
- "My plan isn't working in practice" →
frameworks/practice-theory.md
- "I'm outnumbered / under-resourced against a stronger opponent" →
frameworks/military-strategy.md
- "I need to understand what users/stakeholders really need" →
frameworks/mass-line.md
- "I need to build a coalition but maintain independence" →
frameworks/united-front.md
Quick Reference
See CHEATSHEET.md for the one-page bilingual reference card.
Reading by Need
- Philosophical foundations: Chapters 实践论, 矛盾论
- Competitive strategy: Chapters 论持久战, 中国革命战争的战略问题, 抗日游击战争的战略问题
- Organizational leadership: Chapters 关于纠正党内的错误思想, 党委会的工作方法, 关于领导方法的若干问题
- Cognitive methods: Chapters 反对本本主义, 改造我们的学习, 实践论
- Dialectics in action: Chapters 论十大关系, 关于正确处理人民内部矛盾的问题
Key Terms
See glossary.md for definitions of core concepts: 实事求是, 纸老虎, 群众路线, 游击战, 持久战, 整风, 本本主义, etc.
Article Index
See ARTICLE_INDEX.md for the complete list of ~120 articles across all 5 volumes.
Using This Skill
When invoked, I will:
- Identify which framework(s) apply to your situation
- Reference specific articles and passages
- Apply Mao's dialectical method: analyze contradictions → identify principal contradiction → propose resolution
- Quote original text in Chinese with English explanation
⚠️ Context Note
These writings span China's revolutionary period (1925–1957). The frameworks are extracted for their analytical and strategic value, abstracted from their specific historical context. Apply the method, not the historical conclusions.
1---2name: maos-redbook3description: Mao's Redbook (毛泽东选集 1-5) — strategic frameworks for thinking and action. Covers contradiction analysis, practice theory, military strategy, mass line, united front. Use when analyzing competitive dynamics, strategic dilemmas, organizational leadership, or seeking dialectical problem-solving approaches. 毛选战略思维库：矛盾论/实践论/军事战略/群众路线/统一战线五大框架，分析竞争态势、战略困境、组织管理、辩证思维时使用。4---56# 毛泽东选集 · Mao Zedong Selected Works78A structured knowledge base extracted from the 1,258-page, 5-volume compendium of Mao Zedong's key writings (1925–1957). Designed for strategic thinking, dialectical analysis, and organizational problem-solving.910## Core Frameworks1112This skill provides five core frameworks distilled from Mao's work:1314| Framework | Chinese | Key Concept | Quick Use |15|-----------|---------|-------------|-----------|16| Contradiction Analysis | 矛盾论 | Principal vs. secondary contradictions; internal vs. external causes | When facing complex, multi-factor problems |17| Practice Theory | 实践论 | Knowledge → Practice → Knowledge cycle; perceptual → rational cognition | When theory and reality diverge |18| Military Strategy | 军事战略 | Concentration of forces; active defense; guerrilla principles | Competitive strategy, resource allocation |19| Mass Line | 群众路线 | From the masses, to the masses; investigation over assumption | Product-market fit, user research |20| United Front | 统一战线 | Unite the many, isolate the few; independence within alliance | Partnership strategy, coalition building |2122### When to Use Which Framework23241. **"I'm facing a messy problem with many conflicting factors"** → `frameworks/contradiction-analysis.md`252. **"My plan isn't working in practice"** → `frameworks/practice-theory.md`263. **"I'm outnumbered / under-resourced against a stronger opponent"** → `frameworks/military-strategy.md`274. **"I need to understand what users/stakeholders really need"** → `frameworks/mass-line.md`285. **"I need to build a coalition but maintain independence"** → `frameworks/united-front.md`2930## Quick Reference3132See `CHEATSHEET.md` for the one-page bilingual reference card.3334## Reading by Need3536- **Philosophical foundations**: Chapters 实践论, 矛盾论37- **Competitive strategy**: Chapters 论持久战, 中国革命战争的战略问题, 抗日游击战争的战略问题38- **Organizational leadership**: Chapters 关于纠正党内的错误思想, 党委会的工作方法, 关于领导方法的若干问题39- **Cognitive methods**: Chapters 反对本本主义, 改造我们的学习, 实践论40- **Dialectics in action**: Chapters 论十大关系, 关于正确处理人民内部矛盾的问题4142## Key Terms4344See `glossary.md` for definitions of core concepts: 实事求是, 纸老虎, 群众路线, 游击战, 持久战, 整风, 本本主义, etc.4546## Article Index4748See `ARTICLE_INDEX.md` for the complete list of ~120 articles across all 5 volumes.4950## Using This Skill5152When invoked, I will:531. Identify which framework(s) apply to your situation542. Reference specific articles and passages553. Apply Mao's dialectical method: analyze contradictions → identify principal contradiction → propose resolution564. Quote original text in Chinese with English explanation5758## ⚠️ Context Note5960These writings span China's revolutionary period (1925–1957). The frameworks are extracted for their **analytical and strategic value**, abstracted from their specific historical context. Apply the method, not the historical conclusions.
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